Lorna Genoud

Experience

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  Sylvanvale

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Social Educator

  - Aid children with intellectual/physical disabilities to achieve their goals- Connect children to services to support their needs- Integrate children into the community- Manage a team of staff and volunteers- Organize staff pay and rostering- Organize and coordinate outings- Managing a monthly budget for client outings- Ensure safety and satisfaction for both staff and clients- Collaborating and forming relationships with stakeholders

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  AIME

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Tutor
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  Light and Leadership Initiative (LLI)

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Volunteer

  Volunteer in educational and community empowerment program's- Providing educational classes in a low resource setting- Supporting children with their studies- Empowering women via providing free local services/job opportunities- Encouraging community health and education access

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  Build Your Future Today

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Community Volunteer

  - Providing water safety and health educational programs to the community- Supporting community access to clean water and health facilities- Providing extended support to orphans- Building relationships with the community and local stakeholders

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  NSW Department of Education and Communities

  Jun 2014 - now

  Teacher

  - Educating students in a number of subjects- Working at a number of schools across Sydney- Diverse range of religious and socio economic settings- Providing supportive environments- Planning and implementing innovative lessons- Liaising with community organizations- Ensuring safety and to all students

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  Catholic Education Office, Sydney

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Casual teacher
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  Got Game Pty Ltd

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  Teacher
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  Uganda Village Project

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Intern

  - Providing sustainable health solutions for the community- Linking the community to health information and services- Collection of key data for future community health programs- Running health sensitization days for the community- Collaborating with local stakeholders to expand community health support- Mobilizing the community to practice safe health- Organizing health events for primary school children - Empowering women via founding ‘girls club’ supportive health and information group for young women- Providing sustainable and supportive health options community members- Grant applications to fund projects Show less

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  Uniting

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Community Connector for the NDIS
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  St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Local Area Coordinator

  - Collaborating with the NDIA Engagement Team to build awareness and understanding about the NDIS and the rollout strategy determined by Governments- Supporting the individual, families and carers to build an understanding of circumstance- Supporting the individual to identify their goals, strengths and needs- Identifying and connecting the individual to supports that can be provided from the community - Exploring individual capacity building to strengthen connections to education and community access- Building family sustainability- Develop pre-plans for participants of the NDIS- Collaborate with the NDIA to ensure positive outcomes for NDIS participants- Conducting pre-planning workshops- Contributing to strategic program development- Training and developing staff members- First Aid Officer- Collaborating and engaging with key stakeholders Show less

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  YMCA NSW

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Youth Outreach Coordinator

  - Developing and delivering high quality youth programs- Leading and managing a diverse range of youth programs : Juvenile Justice Program (Cobham), StreetgYm, Skate League- Assisting and supporting young people with complex issues in a group setting and one on one- Motivating, empowering and supporting young people and a team of volunteers- Networking and engaging with a range of external stakeholders- Building community capacity- Assisting and tailoring programs accessible to the community- Providing welfare support and referrals to young at risk youths Show less

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  Life Without Barriers

  May 2017 - now

  - Working collaboratively with Education and LWB colleagues to improve the quality of the learning outcomes of C&YP in OoHC and ensure the implementation of priorities that encourage inclusive practices, relational pedagogy and positive behaviour support- Providing leadership, guidance and support to schools and education programs in the implementation of effective educational practices and processes, including planning, evaluating and reporting on the participation, well-being and achievement of C&YP in OoHC- Supporting school and LWB staff to improve educational outcomes for C&YP in OoHC, for example by assisting with the analysis, interpretation and use of data on the participation, well-being and achievement levels of C&YP in OoHC- Support the development of individualised learning plans, including use of diagnostic testing (Literacy and Numeracy) such as Compass testing for each young person within the network of residential supports- Working collaboratively with the Department of Education, Department of Communities, and LWB Managers, Leadership teams and Staff (including, for example, Principals, School leadership teams, SGOs, GOs, School learning support staff, LWB management & staff, and School teaching and learning teams) to improve educational outcomes of C&YP in OoHC- Providing expert advice to the LWB National, State & Regional Management on best practice models of curriculum implementation, quality teaching and professional support requirements for C&YP in OoHC- Lead and provide training and support in the development and review of education support plans which may include program evaluation and support in relation to education and complex case management- Contributing to research publications, and the ongoing development of appropriate ways to capture successes and challenges for the Education Program Show less - Undertake analysis of specialised program needs of the current client population within the area.- Implement and establish multiple programs, across several regional teams, in accordance with organisational initiatives.- Supervise program staff.- Work in partnership with service delivery teams to deliver specialised programs that meet client needs as determined by case plans. - Provide specialised programs within allocated budget.- Develop systems and procedures for the implementation of specialised programs within the area. - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant Government and non-government agencies.- Provide input into the development of new specialised program initiatives.- Manage a range of diverse projects focussing on disability and the justice system- Improve practice and quality outcomes for staff and clients across NSW in the NDIS world - Deliver a range of presentations and practice meetings across NSW deferring people with a disability away from the justice system (Disability Justice Project and Joint Protocol) - Support and promote the work of Life Without Barriers, maintaining a positive image of the organisation in accordance with level of position.- Comply with all Life Without Barriers policy, code of conduct, procedures and practices, external funding body requirements and legislation.- Apply and uphold principles of equity and anti-discrimination in the workplace and adhere to organisational and legislative Health, Safety and Environment requirements. Show less

  • Educational Consultant

    Oct 2017 - now

  • Manager Specialised Programs/Project Officer

    May 2017 - Oct 2017